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Jamf vs OneSpan

Jamf sells Apple device management and security software for organizations that run Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro and Apple TV devices. OneSpan sells advanced authentication and fraud prevention products that secure users, devices and applications, together with software that handles agreement preparation, signing and management through secure workflows. CISO Tribune files both under Mobile security. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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Jamf vs OneSpan: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
JamfJamf sells Apple device management and security software for organizations that run Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro and Apple TV devices.jamf.comOneSpanOneSpan sells advanced authentication and fraud prevention products that secure users, devices and applications, together with software that handles agreement preparation, signing and management through secure workflows.onespan.com
What it sells
  • Jamf Pro[4][5][8][10][11]Apple device management and security for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple TV.
  • Jamf Compliance Editor[5]A free Jamf Pro add-on utility for compliance baselines on Apple devices.
  • DigipassONE[1][3][14]A unified platform for authentication, transaction security, digital credentials, application protection and analytics.
  • OneSpan Sign[1][9][10][11][12]An eSignature platform built for customer agreements.
  • OneSpan Application Shielding[7]Protects a mobile banking app from the inside out.
  • OneSpan Cloud Authentication[7]Authentication aimed at financial institutions facing the challenges of legacy systems.
  • Cronto[6][7]A passwordless authentication method that requires no manual input from the customer.
  • Digipass FIDO2 security keys[8]FIDO2-certified passkeys that enable passwordless authentication.
  • Intelligent Adaptive Authentication[6]Applies a level of security to each customer interaction.
  • OneSpan hardware authenticators[6]Hardware authenticators for two-factor authentication and transaction signing.
Categories
Headquarters
Minneapolis, United StatesNot stated on its pages
Founded
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Ownership and funding
Owned by Francisco Partners since 2026[2][4][6][7]Public (NASDAQ: OSPN)[2][11][16]
Named customers
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Recent news
  • September 14, 2026Jamf announced same-day support for Apple's macOS Golden Gate 27, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27 and watchOS 27 as those releases became generally available.[12]
  • June 30, 2026Jamf announced that its AI Governance capability is now available.[13]
  • October 19, 2026OneSpan appointed Megan Shamas as Senior Director of Product Marketing and Matthew Miller as Director of Product Management for its Cybersecurity business.[15]
  • July 22, 2026OneSpan introduced DigipassONE, a unified platform covering authentication, transaction security, in-app protection, analytics and digital credentials.[14]
  • June 15, 2026OneSpan announced it will show its digital credentials early-access release at Identiverse 2026 in Las Vegas, June 15 to 17.[13]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: listed, seen November 4, 2026[6]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: listed, seen November 10, 2026[16]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
Who it fits
From its own pages, Jamf sells mainly to organizations that use Apple devices, whether they have a handful of devices or very large fleets. Jamf offers purpose-built Apple device management and security for schools. Jamf offers a small business solution for Mac and mobile devices. Jamf Compliance Editor speaks to regulated industries and government agencies that must harden and secure endpoints.OneSpan solutions for digital agreements and transactions are described across banking, financial services, healthcare and professional services. OneSpan Cloud Authentication is aimed at financial institutions facing the challenges of legacy systems. OneSpan Sign is offered with global data centers that support data residency requirements, private cloud and on-premises deployments. OneSpan services offerings are built on experience gained working with enterprise organizations.
Last verified
September 27, 2026October 16, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Jamf and OneSpan are both filed under Mobile security.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Jamf's primary category is Endpoint management and application control; OneSpan's is Passwordless authentication and authenticators.
  • OneSpan is also filed under Application shielding and RASP and Identity verification.
  • Jamf lists Jamf Pro and Jamf Compliance Editor. OneSpan lists DigipassONE, OneSpan Sign, OneSpan Application Shielding, OneSpan Cloud Authentication, Cronto and 3 more.
  • Jamf is headquartered in Minneapolis, United States.
  • Jamf is owned by Francisco Partners, since 2026. OneSpan is a public company listed on NASDAQ as OSPN.

What it sells: Jamf

What Jamf Pro does[4][5][8][10][11]
Jamf Pro helps IT teams configure, protect and patch devices using native Apple features. It provisions Mac, iPhone, iPad or Apple TV with zero-touch deployment and collects hardware, software and security configuration details from Apple devices. It uses Declarative Device Management for device settings, commands, app installations and restrictions. It is available with Jamf for Mac or Jamf for Mobile.
What Jamf Compliance Editor does[5]
Jamf Compliance Editor gives macOS, iOS, iPadOS and visionOS system administrators a way to establish and manage compliance baselines on their fleet of Apple devices. It is built on the macOS Security Compliance Project hosted by NIST. It produces PDF, Excel, HTML and Adoc files for audit review.

What it sells: OneSpan

What OneSpan Sign does[1][9][10][11][12]
OneSpan Sign manages the full agreement lifecycle from document preparation and identity assurance to electronic signatures and connected workflows. OneSpan Sign supports the file formats .doc, .pdf, .odt, .rtf and .txt. The OneSpan Sign Print Driver sends transactions directly to OneSpan Sign from any Windows-based application. OneSpan Sign is offered with global data centers that support data residency requirements, private cloud and on-premises deployments.
What OneSpan Application Shielding does[7]
OneSpan Application Shielding addresses threats such as tampering, reverse engineering, overlay attacks, code injection, code modification and data theft from the app. OneSpan Application Shielding allows the app to operate in environments such as jailbroken or rooted devices.
What OneSpan Cloud Authentication does[7]
OneSpan Cloud Authentication helps financial institutions with the challenges of legacy systems. OneSpan Cloud Authentication supports migration from legacy on-premises infrastructure to a SaaS authentication platform.
What Digipass FIDO2 security keys does[8]
Digipass FIDO2 security keys can be connected to desktop and mobile devices via USB-C. Digipass FX1 is a phishing-resistant, passwordless FIDO2 security key with a fingerprint biometric sensor. Digipass FX7 is a phishing-resistant, passwordless FIDO2 security key where users authenticate with a simple tap.

Questions about Jamf and OneSpan

What do Jamf and OneSpan sell?
Jamf sells Jamf Pro and Jamf Compliance Editor. OneSpan sells DigipassONE, OneSpan Sign, OneSpan Application Shielding, OneSpan Cloud Authentication, Cronto and 3 more.
Are Jamf and OneSpan in the same category?
They share Mobile security. Jamf's primary category is Endpoint management and application control and OneSpan's is Passwordless authentication and authenticators.
Where are Jamf and OneSpan headquartered?
Jamf is headquartered in Minneapolis, United States.
Who owns Jamf and OneSpan?
Jamf is owned by Francisco Partners, since 2026. OneSpan is a public company listed on NASDAQ as OSPN.
Who are Jamf and OneSpan sold to?
From its own pages, Jamf sells mainly to organizations that use Apple devices, whether they have a handful of devices or very large fleets. OneSpan solutions for digital agreements and transactions are described across banking, financial services, healthcare and professional services.
What have Jamf and OneSpan announced recently?
September 14, 2026: Jamf announced same-day support for Apple's macOS Golden Gate 27, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27 and watchOS 27 as those releases became generally available. October 19, 2026: OneSpan appointed Megan Shamas as Senior Director of Product Marketing and Matthew Miller as Director of Product Management for its Cybersecurity business.

About Jamf

Jamf sells Apple device management and security software for organizations that run Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro and Apple TV devices. Jamf delivers enterprise Apple management and security for organizations with a handful of devices or tens of thousands. Jamf says it has over 20 years of experience.[1]

Jamf offers a platform designed to manage and secure Apple across a Mac fleet. Jamf offers a mobile-first solution that secures devices and data. Jamf offers purpose-built Apple device management and security for schools. Jamf offers a small business solution to set up, manage and secure Mac and mobile devices.

Jamf Pro is the management product. Jamf Pro is designed to manage and secure Apple devices from anywhere. Jamf Pro provisions Mac, iPhone, iPad or Apple TV with zero-touch deployment, including BYOD. Jamf Pro uses policies and scripts to customize devices, going beyond configuration profiles. Jamf Pro lets IT teams create dynamic device and user groups and navigate them with AI Assistant. Jamf Pro automatically collects hardware, software and security configuration details from Apple devices. Jamf Pro manages device settings, commands, app installations and restrictions across Apple devices with Declarative Device Management.[8]

On the security side, Jamf Pro helps IT teams configure, protect and patch devices using native Apple features. Jamf Pro provides automated and secure app management. Jamf Pro lets users install apps, update software and maintain their own devices. Jamf Pro applies automated configurations that use device security baselines based on industry benchmarks. Jamf Pro can manage device settings and configurations, restrict malicious software and patch Apple devices without needing user interaction. Jamf Pro is available with Jamf for Mac or Jamf for Mobile.[8]

Jamf integrates with existing technology. Jamf integrates with Entra, Power BI, Security Copilot and Sentinel. Jamf integrates with Google Workspace, Cloud Identity, Chrome Enterprise and Security Operations. Jamf integrates with Okta Identity Cloud, Okta Verify and Okta Identity Threat Protection. Jamf says its platform comes with hundreds of integrations. Jamf says AI Assistant gives IT and Security teams instant support and action-oriented capabilities. Jamf offers enterprise organizations a way to see, govern and deploy vendor-correct configuration for AI tools across the Mac fleet. Jamf says AI Governance is built into Jamf for Mac and deploys through the management plane, at the OS level.[8][9]

Jamf Compliance Editor is a free-to-use Jamf Pro add-on utility. Jamf Compliance Editor gives macOS, iOS, iPadOS and visionOS system administrators a way to establish and manage compliance baselines on their fleet of Apple devices. Jamf Compliance Editor is built on the macOS Security Compliance Project, hosted by the United States government agency NIST. Jamf Compliance Editor supports all variations of benchmark and baselines currently offered by the macOS Security Compliance Project. Jamf Compliance Editor produces PDF, Excel, HTML and Adoc files for audit review, with an option to add branding.[5]

Jamf describes the Platform API Gateway as one entry point for every Jamf API. Jamf says an integration is created in Jamf Account and can call blueprints, device inventory, Jamf Pro, Jamf Security Cloud and the rest of the platform. Jamf states that integrations are valid for six months.[10]

Jamf describes its cloud security practices. Jamf Cloud uses TLS 1.2 and AES-256 bit encryption for data at rest and in transit between a managed endpoint and the Jamf Pro server. Jamf keeps data logically separate on various layers throughout the Jamf Cloud infrastructure. Jamf Cloud replicates databases continuously to another server in a different data center. Jamf has a dedicated global team of engineers to monitor cloud availability. Jamf has a dedicated product security team that tests for and resolves product security issues. Jamf says customers can request security questionnaires and assurance reports (CAIQ, SOC 2, ISO certificate).[1][3][5][11]

Jamf on the record

Sources

Jamf full record

  1. [1]ProductsJamf · jamf.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Tm264539d2 ex99 1Jamf via SEC EDGAR · sec.gov · published January 30, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]PrivacyJamf · jamf.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Jamf Apple Device Management. Mac iPad iPhone TV Apple MDMJamf · undated page, accessed October 25, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Establishing Compliance Baselines with Compliance EditorJamf · undated page, accessed October 25, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Jamf Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2G2 · undated page, accessed October 25, 2026 · Tier C
  7. [7]Jamf Reviews, Ratings & Features 2026 | Gartner Peer InsightsGartner Peer Insights · undated page, accessed October 25, 2026 · Tier C
  8. [8]Jamf Pro. Apple Mobile Device Management & MDM SoftwareJamf · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Generative AI Governance on Mac: See and Govern Shadow AI at ScaleJamf · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Getting startedJamf · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Jamf | Information Security - We practice what we preach.Jamf · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Jamf announces same-day support for macOS Golden Gate 27, iOS 27 and other OS 27 releasesJamf · published September 14, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]AI governance for Mac: AI usage managementJamf · published June 30, 2026 · Tier A

OneSpan full record

  1. [1]onespan.comOneSpan · onespan.com · undated page, accessed October 16, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]News releasesOneSpan · onespan.com · published October 7, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]eSignature, Authentication, Mobile App Security | OneSpanOneSpan · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]About OneSpan - We protect the world from digital fraud | OneSpanOneSpan · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Professional Services | OneSpanOneSpan · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Authentication | OneSpanOneSpan · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Customer Authentication | OneSpanOneSpan · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Digipass FIDO2 security keys | OneSpanOneSpan · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]OneSpan Sign: eSignature platform for customer agreementsOneSpan · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]OneSpan Sign: eSignature product features | OneSpanOneSpan · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Qualified Electronic Signature | OneSpanOneSpan · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]OneSpan Sign FAQ | OneSpanOneSpan · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]The Shift to Digital Credentials Accelerates: OneSpan Launches Early Access at IdentiverseOneSpan · published June 15, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]OneSpan Introduces DigipassONE, Bringing a Unified Platform Approach to Authentication ModernizationOneSpan · published July 22, 2026 · Tier A
  15. [15]OneSpan Advances DigipassONE to Help Organizations Put Modern Authentication into PracticeOneSpan · published October 19, 2026 · Tier A
  16. [16]OneSpan Sign Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & FeaturesG2 · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier C

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